#HostForTheHolidays Contest Opportunity!
Refer a potential host family via the nomination form and if the family ends up hosting a student this upcoming semester, you’ll win an AFS holiday gift basket!
“Intro to MyAFS” Webinar for Volunteers: December 19 and 20
New and experienced volunteers are invited to learn more about the MyAFS Volunteer Portal during this short webinar.
A Message from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
View and share a video from Secretary Miguel Cardona which highlights the importance of cultural exchange programs.
View the December 2023 Edition of the Global Family Explorer!
View the December 2023 Edition of the Global Family Explorer Newsletter for host families HERE!
Global AFS Volunteer Awards Announced, including the Galatti Award, AFS’ most prestigious award for volunteer service
On this International Volunteer Day, AFS-USA would like to highlight the US recipients of the global Galatti and Peggy & Art Howe Awards.
December 2023 YES & FLEX Newsletter
Click here to view the November 2023 YES & FLEX Newsletter sent out to the YES and FLEX students, host families, and liaisons on 12/1.
Malaysia Country Resources for Host Family Recruitment
If you’re interested in learning about Malaysia and our students arriving this January, check out these resources!
A Video Contest Opportunity with GoOverseas!
GoOverseas is giving one traveler $1,500 towards a round-trip flight to anywhere in the world!
International Diners Club: December’s Menu
If you’ve been wanting to learn more about Kosovo’s culture & food, December’s international diners club is perfect. Join our virtual call Tuesday, December 12th at 7:00 pm EST.
New AFS Exchange Podcast Episode!
In this episode, Global Competence in the Classroom with AFS, we explore the significance of global competence through the experiences of Hannah Arrington from Bellaire High School in Houston, TX, and Ellen Ericson from Mahomet-Seymour High School in Mahomet, IL.